food IS a theme park
So this is probably the worst possible snack news that we could’ve woken up to this morning.
Cinderella Castle
One of the BEST treats/snacks/breakfast items in Magic Kingdom is GONE. And we are NOT OK. 😭
Fedora? Check. Whip? Check. Epic theme music composed by John Williams? Check! (You know the tune, so hum along… you know you want to, if you’re not already!)
Indiana Jones in Hollywood Studios
Why? Because it’s time to have an ADVENTURE. And when adventure calls, Indiana Jones answers. So today we’re checking out all the attractions — and even eats! — inspired by Indy himself in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Where to start? Well, if you’re looking for all things Indiana Jones, keep to Echo Lake where you’ll find his strongest presence. [Read more…]
We’ve officially made it halfway around EPCOT’s World Showcase, which can only mean one thing…Funnel Cakes!
It’s a good day to be in the American Adventure Pavilion
Today, we’re trying a LOT of new and returning eats and drinks at EPCOT’s 2022 International Festival of the Arts. At the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase, the Funnel Cake Stand has decided to join in the celebration with a NEW funnel cake flavor. Let’s check it out! [Read more…]
T minus 7 days until the 2022 International Festival of the Arts officially kicks off in EPCOT!
Festival of the Arts 2021
This festival puts artistic creations from the visual, performance, and culinary disciplines on display. And we’re especially excited about the culinary arts today, since we now have all of the menus for this year’s festival! A lot of great returning dishes are on those menus, but we’re seeing quite a few new items as well. Here’s a complete list of all the NEW food and drinks you can find at this year’s festival. [Read more…]
More and more spots are slowly reopening in Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
This morning, we got the news that another Hollywood Studios snack spot would be returning tomorrow. Well, SURPRISE, because Epic Eats is actually open RIGHT NOW!
We’ve been seeing more and more restaurants and quick-service locations begin to reopen throughout Disney World.
Epic Eats
And lately, it seems more have been reopening over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including ABC Commissary, KRNR The Rock Station Food Truck, and Woody’s Lunch Box!
To our surprise, we’re coming at you live TODAY from the 2020 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! While adventuring around EPCOT today at the Cast Member Preview, we couldn’t help but notice that some of the food booths around World Showcase were OPEN a little early!
Food and Wine
One of our stops today was at Funnel Cakes in the American Adventure Pavilion. Funnel Cakes have proven to be a DFB fave over the years, so we were VERY MUCH looking forward to what this stand had in store.
There is a lot of food that West Coast Disney fans would LOVE to see come to Disneyland (can the West Coast just borrow Epcot for like, a week please?).
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
But Disney World foodies, be prepared to have some major FOMO when you take a look at some of the incredible food Disneyland has to offer! Both West Coast parks have some pretty spectacular food items that Disney World could only DREAM of serving up. Well…consider this your opportunity to dream away, and maybe one day our dreams will come true! 😉
We’ve successfully made it through the FIRST DAY of the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
From now through November 23rd, the Festival will offer a variety of culinary events around Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Of course, the bites and sips from the Food Booths are a festival highlight. Not sure what items to sample? Here are our Best of the Fest recommendations!
2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Passport
If you’re planning a visit to this year’s Festival, then you’ll want to start putting together your MUST EAT list… and that’s where we come in! The DFB Team taste-tested every item at the Festival to show you the items you can’t miss!
Are you ready? Because it’s time to DIG in!
Let’s start with warm cheese at The Alps! This one is an AJ favorite!! You guys know that I lived in Switzerland for a year, and raclette (melty raclette cheese poured over bread, boiled potatoes, gherkins, and other goodies) as a staple.
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese
And Disney’s actually done a great job with it here! The half-wheel of raclette is melted right in the booth, and shaved off beautifully onto the veggies and bread. Pungent and delicious, this one is a must-do for my cheese-fans out there.
is serving a Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken with a little bit of heat! Flavorful and cooked to perfection!!
Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken
If you’re looking for a larger portion, this is a great buy.
For Islands of the Caribbean, Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt is a stand-out!
Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
While this dish hasn’t wowed us in previous years, this time around the chicken is cooked on an outdoor grill! You WILL taste the difference. It was a DFB team favorite!
For a refreshing beverage, stop by Joffrey’s for a Citrus Sunshine in Canada. Opt for this drink over the Aulani Sunrise at Hawai’i.
Citrus Sunrise
At the Odyssey cart by Joffrey’s, we like the Chai-quila.
Chai-quila
At Australia, the Roasted Lamb Chop had great flavors. It’s a twist on the lamb chops of the past at this booth and we loved the update.
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Puree
For a not-too-sweet dessert, one member of the DFB team really enjoyed the lightness of this option.
Deconstructed Pavlova
The Spicy Hummus Fries at Morocco were delicious, as always, even with the sauce update — we needed more sauce, though!
Spicy Hummus Fries
The flatbread (it was a taco) had a really good kick to it!
NY Strip Steak Green Shermoula Flatbread
Let’s look at two returning favorites. First, The Cheese Studio is worth a visit for the Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake.
Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake
This creamy, decadent treat is made better-than-your-usual-cheesecake (and that’s saying something!!) thanks to that hint of bourbon in the caramel sauce.
BUT, the Sparkling Blueberry Wine by Florida Orange Groves Winery wowed us again! [Read more…]
The first Epcot Festival of 2019 has officially begun! Today kicks off the third annual Epcot Festival of the Arts!
Today through February 25, 2019, three artistic disciplines — Visual, Performance, and Culinary — will be celebrated in special art exhibits, participatory activities and photo ops for guests, complimentary seminars and extra-ticketed interactive workshops, and performances including the Disney on Broadway Concert Series.
Today, we’re focusing — naturally! — on the Culinary Arts! You can find these at Food Studios around the World Showcase, which, like the Marketplace Booths for the Food and Wine Festival, bring new tapas sized dishes and unique drinks to the park. Additional items are also added to permanent locations in Epcot.
And we’re trying them ALL to bring YOU the items you’ve got to try at the Epcot Festival of the Arts! You can see pictures of every item by visiting our Food Studios page. But right now? Check out our…
Here are our favorite food and drinks from the day!
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